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Caramel Violet Tree

Fruit Tree type: Deciduous (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)

This small fruit tree grows up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall and lives for up to 35 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 58 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a narrow, straight trunk covered in paper-thin, cracked, burgundy bark, and inside, the very light wood is burgundy-brown.

The sparse amount of branches are long and thick and are covered with handfuls of miniature, sickle shaped leaves with toothed edges. The leaves themselves are a shade of green that gradient shifts to yellow at the top.

In early spring, it produces lots of small, grey blossoms with triangular shaped petals. They detach easily and have an overpowering scent that smells like pepper.

In late autumn it produces large, circular fruit. The sticky violet skin is peel-able and sweet, and the slightly crunchy caramel flesh is sweet and salty and powdery. The caramel seeds are small and are located in the centre of the fruit.

The roots spread far and go deep underground, and overall the tree is rigid and brittle.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together densely, with the space between filled with undergrowth.

A particular bird species likes to nest in it.
The sap causes itchiness of the skin
It is suitable for creating fine, soft textiles
It comes in 18 varieties.